Pedunculated
Pedunculated
Pedunculated (pronunciation: /pɪˈdʌŋkjʊleɪtɪd/) is a term used in medicine to describe a structure that is attached to the main body by a stalk or stem-like structure, also known as a peduncle. The term is derived from the Latin word 'pedunculus', meaning 'little foot'.
Etymology
The term 'pedunculated' is derived from the Latin word 'pedunculus', which means 'little foot'. This is a diminutive form of 'pes', which means 'foot'. The term is used to describe the appearance of certain structures in the body that are attached by a stalk or stem-like structure.
Related Terms
- Peduncle: The stalk or stem-like structure that attaches a pedunculated structure to the main body.
- Sessile: This term is used to describe a structure that is directly attached to the body without a stalk or stem-like structure. It is the opposite of pedunculated.
- Polyp: A polyp is a type of pedunculated structure. Polyps are abnormal growths that protrude from a mucous membrane.
- Fibroid: A type of pedunculated tumor that can develop in the uterus. Fibroids can be either pedunculated or sessile.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pedunculated
- Wikipedia's article - Pedunculated
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